Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $186.37 | 5.701% | $196.995 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #2 | $163.46 | 10.468% | $180.571 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $30.26 | 3.605% | $31.3509 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
Purchase #4 | $175.59 | 11.874% | $196.4396 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $247.84 | 7.397% | $266.1727 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 8.128% | $265.4867 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $6.70 | 12.139% | $7.5133 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.75 | $1,144.5292 | $1,144.53 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.60 |